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Over half of Hamilton County smokers tried to quit smoking in the past year. Today, there are effective quitting medications, quit classes,
and support groups. Stay informed and don't give up on your goal to stop tobacco use.
Call the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department's Tobacco Information Line at (423) 209-8285 or email jayc@hamiltontn.gov.
Tobacco Prevention Program:
Goal: To work toward a tobacco-free Chattanooga in collaboration with Tennessee Department of Health, Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department and the Smoke Free Chattanooga Community Coalition, as well as other organizational partners.
Priority Issues:
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Eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke in public spaces for youth and adults
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Decrease the culture of social acceptability of tobacco in public spaces
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Increase access to quitting services in Hamilton County
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Prevent the initiation of tobacco use among youth and adults
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Build and maintain effective tobacco control coalition in Hamilton County
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Identify and eliminate tobacco-related health disparities
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